This course will cover the fundamental steps to be implemented on developing the initial ideas to form the academic writing accordingly. Students will be given the mechanisms on how to transform and digest the literature reviews that leads to the proposed title. The students will learn the various aspects of the research process, framing useful research questions, research design, data collection, analysis, writing and presentation. The appropriate digital tools for academic writing that support to enhance students ability in writing skills.
Course Value : 3 unit
Course Type : Core
This is an advanced course in power systems engineering, designed to provide a student with the knowledge of steady-state analysis in power system operation. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the theories and methodologies involved. The approach is designed to develop students thinking process, enabling them to reach a sound understanding of a broad range of topics related to an electrical power system, particularly with the aid of computing software, and motivating their interest in the electrical power industry. Topics covered include: using system modeling for large-scale power networks; network admittance and impedance matrix formation; power flow theory and analysis; symmetrical component modeling; balanced and unbalanced fault analysis; power system control, and stability studies.
Course Value : 4 unit
Course Type : Core
This course provides an advanced understanding of knowledge on purposes of power system protection, protection techniques, protection scheme, relays and fault diagnostic. It covers the introduction of power system protection, the protection device and control, the protection concepts, transmission protection and apparatus protection. The design of renewable power generation protection and the system aspect of protection will also be covered in this course. Besides lectures, this course is supported by a project where series of computer simulations are executed. Together, it will provide the students a comprehensive treatment of the theory and application of the power system protection.
Course Value : 4 unit
Course Type : Core
The course begins with introduction to power electronics and the basic of power processing and Semiconductor Power Switches. After that the course will covers the advanced performance analysis of controlled rectifiers for single and three phase with R-L-C load and impact. In the next section will be discussed the phase control and PWM control AC voltage controllers, DC-DC converter and pulse width modulated inverter.
Course Value : 3 unit
Course Type : Core
This course exposes students to identify and analyze the problem in the field of electrical power engineering and propose suitable solution. The focus is given in the preparing the work schedule, identifying the objectives and suitable research methodology, and lastly presenting the research proposal
Course Value : 6 unit
Course Type : Core
This course is continuation from ESJ19106. Research activities involved are applying appropriate research methods, data collection, data analysis and research findings discussion. The aim of this course is to produce an original piece of research work on a clearly defined topic in the form of dissertation. Viva voce will be conducted to assess the students' ability in defending their research work.
Course Value : 14 unit
Course Type : Core
This subject focuses on range of material and composites used in high voltage (HV) insulation systems and their electrical properties. The comprehensive range of generation and measurement techniques will also be emphasized. In addition, current research activities in high voltage insulation also will be discussed
Course Value : 3 unit
Course Type : Elective
This course will cover the important aspect of modern power systems and modernization of power grid including the impacts of DG integration to the grid. Some basics of distribution network modelling, the different types of distributed energy sources utilized (Co-generation/CHP, wind, small hydro, photovoltaics) and where they are integrated onto the electrical grid, microgrid design and energy storage application.
Course Value : 3 unit
Course Type : Elective
The subject focuses on a study of Al application in power system. A potential profitable recent development in the field of power systems is in the increasing use of artificial intelligence techniques in monitoring, control an assessment. This subject provides an overview of the field, along with various applications.
Course Value : 3 unit
Course Type : Elective
The course aims to provide knowledge and skills required in lightning protection and grounding system. It covers essentially all aspects of lightning, including lightning physics, lightning protection and the interaction of lightning with a variety of objects and system. The course also addresses the theoretical and practical knowledge on grounding, bonding and surge protection for buildings and structures
Course Value : 3 unit
Course Type : Elective